Alex Robie Harris, Ed.D.

Dr. Alex Robie Harris is a two-time Wildcat with a B.S. in Family Studies & Human Development and an M.A. in Higher Education. In May 2021, she earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. A higher education professional with more than ten years of experience working at the University of Arizona, Alex has experience in a wide range of functional areas including Research, Housing & Residential Life, Fraternity & Sorority Programs, Financial Aid, Student Success & Retention, and Strategic Initiatives.

During her time in University Initiatives & Policy, Alex has contributed to the creation of the University’s Bias Education & Support Team (BEST), managed the permanent installation of a tribal flag display showcasing the flags of all 22 Native Nations in Arizona, launched the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, and chaired a task force to evaluate the University’s collection of sex, gender, and pronoun information from students and employees, resulting in more inclusive methods of collection. During the course of the pandemic, Alex has also served on the University’s COVID-19 Response Team, contributing to the University’s testing and vaccination efforts.

Alex enjoys working on a dynamic team of professionals in University Initiatives & Policy who are committed to partnering across campus to solve problems, advance institutional priorities, and fulfill the University's mission.